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Entry Level Civil Design Engineer in Training

Thomas & Hutton
Chattanooga, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/18/2026

Kick-start your civil-engineering career where your work shapes communities across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you’ll design real-world land-development projects, learn directly from seasoned mentors, and grow within a company celebrated as a Best Place to Work. If you’re eager to pair your classroom knowledge with hands-on experience, and do it alongside people who value relationships as much as results, this role is for you.

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What You'll Do:
  • Design site-development plans for residential, commercial, and industrial sites
  • Create water, sewer, and storm-drainage layouts and construction drawings
  • Prepare permit packages and navigate agency requirements
  • Coordinate daily with clients, project managers, and discipline teams
  • Model designs in AutoCAD Civil 3D and refine them through reviews
  • Manage tasks to meet scope, schedule, and quality goals


What You Bring:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
  • Engineer-in-Training certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD; Civil 3D proficiency preferred
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail and commitment to organized, accurate work
  • Drive to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting


Why Thomas & Hutton?
  • Competitive salary plus performance bonus
  • Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance
  • Top-tier health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
  • 401(k), generous PTO, holidays, and tuition assistance
  • Thomas & Hutton University and hands-on Civil 3D mentoring to advance your career

Schedule:
On-site: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.


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How to apply:
Ready to design the future? Apply today at www.thomasandhutton.com/careers.

At Thomas & Hutton, our mission of "Building Relationships and Solutions for Success" shapes how we serve our clients, strengthen our communities, and invest in our team. As a private employee-owned firm consistently recognized as a Top Workplace and recipient of PSMJ's Build a Better World Award, we're known not only for exceptional projects but for how we treat people and our communities.

When you join Thomas & Hutton, you'll discover a career with real purpose. We equip you with cutting-edge tools, technology, and software to work efficiently and excel. Our career development programs, including PaTHways and T&H University, combine with approachable leadership and a collaborative environment to support your professional growth at every stage. Pair that with industry leading benefits, genuine work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities to give back through T&H Helping Hands, and it's clear why so many professionals choose to grow their careers here.

Learn more at www.thomasandhutton.com

 

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Thomas & Hutton is a Drug-Free Workplace and an E-Verify participant.

We are an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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